About
FUNDAMENTAL SKILL SET
- Proven ability as an independent worker, capable of performing as a team player with clear leadership abilities. Task oriented and problem solving, capable of working on hostile environments. Strong analytical skills. Hands-on, cost-driven, very proactive and self motivated.
- Strong expertise in accounting and financial reporting (USGAAP/IFRS) obtained through auditing several multinational companies in 14 years.
- Expertise in Accounting Matters for a Company in USA
- Expertise in Budget preparation and control. Ability to maximize profits through achievements in financial management, cost reduction and tax strategy. Strong qualifications in business planning and staff development / leadership.
- Crisis Management in a complex environment such as high inflationary economy, with foreign currency exchange control, labor conflicts, complex cash flow due to business interruption.
- Ability to quickly learn the intricacies of diverse industries.
- Vast experience handling confidential issues, high degree of discretion, mature critical judgment, and tact on handling sensitive matters. Outstanding communication skills and work ethics.
FURTHER TRAINING
- Risk Management – KPMG Venezuela (06-1994)
- Investigation and Developments Costs – KPMG Venezuela (08-1995)
- Accounting Change – KPMG Venezuela (08-1995)
- Professionals Skills - KPMG Venezuela (09-1995)
- Integration of Audit and Information Technology - KPMG Venezuela (09-1997)
- Authentication of Capital - KPMG Venezuela (02-1998)
- Inventories and Purchasing management - KPMG Venezuela (06-1998)
- Activities Based Costs - KPMG Venezuela (08-1998)
- Manufacturing Production System and Distribution Requirements Planning - KPMG Venezuela (07-1998)
- Professionals skills advanced - KPMG Venezuela (08-1999)
- Fraud - KPMG Venezuela (10-1999)
- Experienced In-charge (Consumer Products) - KPMG Venezuela (11-1999)
- Business Measurement Process Partner and Manager Workshop - KPMG Venezuela (04-2000)
- Business Process Analysis - KPMG Venezuela (10-2000)
- Training for Managers - KPMG Venezuela (11-2001)
- Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO Training- KPMG Venezuela (06-2003)
- Effective Coaching - KPMG Venezuela (05-2003)
- Train the Trainer Update Partners and Manager – KPMG US, Miami (05-2005)
- Training in IFRS - KPMG Venezuela (06-2005)
- Train the Trainer Update EICU – KPMG US, Miami (07-2005)
- US GAAP Training- KPMG Venezuela (12-2005)
- US GAAP Advanced – KPMG Venezuela (02-2007)
- Updating in IFRS - KPMG Venezuela (09-2007)
- SAP-PS - KPMG Venezuela (09-2007)
Our Team
FERNANDO AZUAJE, A PROFESSIONAL WITH MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CFO of Ceramica Carabobo, S. A. C. A. (Ferbuary 2011 - Currently). The largest Manufacturer Company of Ceramic Tiles in Venezuela
- Director of the following Departments: Accounting, Costs Accounting, Comptroller, Treasury, Financial planning & budgeting, Tax, Information Technology, Internal Legal Advisory and Credit and Collections. Responsible for 45 professionals
- Supervisor of Finance and Accounting matter of PAN AMERICAN CERAMICS since 2011, a subsidiary of Ceramica Carabobo located in Mira Loma, CALIFORNIA, USA.
CFO OF LOGIMAR, C. A. (July 2010 – February 2011). A Maritime Agent Company
- Manager of the following Departments: Accounting, Invoicing, Credit and Collections and Procurement. Responsible for 15 professionals.
CFO of DP World Boulton Puerto Cabello, C. A. (May 2008- July 2010) – A Terminal Port Operator, subsidiary of Dubai Port World.
- Manager of the following Departments: Accounting, Invoicing, Credit and Collections, Procurement, Human Resources, Financial planning & budgeting, and Information Technology. Responsible for 30 professionals
Audit Director of KPMG Venezuela (June 1993 - May 2008) - A professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services, part of KPMG GLOBAL NETWORK
- Director of Financial Statement Audit process of several companies that operate in segment such as Market of Consumer Products, Logistics, Food and Drinks, Chemicals, Manufacture and Distribution. In-Charge of Professional Development for Valencia and Barquisimeto Offices. Statistical Sampling Specialist in KPMG Venezuela.
EDUCATION:
- Universidad Tecnológica del Centro UNITEC – Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (2009)
- IESA – Preparation and Evaluation of Projects (2009)
- KPMG US, Miami - Statistical Sampling Specialist (2006)
- Carabobo University – Public Accountant (1997)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
- Vice-President of the Finance Committee of the Carabobo State Industrial Chamber (Camara de Industriales del Estado Carabobo)
- Association of Executives of the State of Carabobo (Asociación de Ejecutivos del Estado Carabobo) – Treasurer and Member of the Board of Director 2015-2017
- Venezuelan Federation of Public Accounting, Member of the Sub-board of Audit Standards (2000-2001).
- Acted as Trainer in accounting and auditing training courses imparted in KPMG Venezuela, in several companies client of KPMG, Carabobo University, Certified Public Accountants´ Association of State of Carabobo and Certified Public Accountant´ Association of State of Aragua.